Chinese treasures make up bulk of Sotheby's auction
People attend Sotheby's auction of Asian artwork in Paris, France on Dec. 16. (photo:xinhuanet)
On Dec. 16, a total of 415 works of art from China, Vietnam, Japan, and Cambodia were auctioned in a Sotheby's sale of Asian artwork in Paris, France. Among these items, 80 percent were made in ancient China and dated from the 17th century to the 19th century.